Season Tickets 2012/13

[M Brook]

The 27th deadline will have been set weeks before it was obvious what an amazing run we were on. The club probably thought at the time that there was a reasonable chance of the play offs, so renewing by the 27th would still be a gamble. The club will have subsequently realised that if they stood by their original 27th deadline that promotion would very likely be in the bag by then so the 'gamble' element would have disappeared and with it the need to entice us to take a punt with a lower price.

A big thumbs up to those prepared to buy when promotion was still not assured and a big thumbs down to those who only thought of renewing once promotion was guaranteed.

[clauski]

A big thumbs up to those prepared to buy when promotion was still not assured and a big thumbs down to those who only thought of renewing once promotion was guaranteed.

Fair enough. If I lived in Reading and was free every Saturday obviously it would be a no brainer, regardless of the division. Still, glad we're up and sure I will get to a few games nonetheless!

[Geekins]

The 27th deadline will have been set weeks before it was obvious what an amazing run we were on. The club probably thought at the time that there was a reasonable chance of the play offs, so renewing by the 27th would still be a gamble. The club will have subsequently realised that if they stood by their original 27th deadline that promotion would very likely be in the bag by then so the 'gamble' element would have disappeared and with it the need to entice us to take a punt with a lower price.

A big thumbs up to those prepared to buy when promotion was still not assured and a big thumbs down to those who only thought of renewing once promotion was guaranteed.

I was always going to get a ST now i've moved back - But very happy only paid 395 now! *high five*

[Zammo]

Start from the bottom - I tried !
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Hi Paul,

Many thanks for your reply. Much appreciated.

The online ticketing site still had new season tickets available at £395 last week, and stated a deadline of April 27 (see below). I decided to wait until I had been paid on Monday (23/4), and noted that the offer had been withdrawn. Although you have provided the link below regarding the withdrawal of the offer to new season ticket holders, this wasn’t the case elsewhere on your website. As season tickets have now increased to £525, it is unlikely that I will be able to afford one at this current time.

Regards,

Zammo
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From: customerservice [mailto:customerservice@readingfc.co.uk]
Sent: 26 April 2012 15:31
To: Zammo
Cc: memberservices
Subject: RE: Member Number - xxxxxx

Dear Zammo,

New season tickets were withdrawn based on a commercial decision taken by the Club and communicated via our website on 6th April http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2722278,00.html as well as via email to our supporter database.

We have just released the selling information regarding season tickets for next season.

Kind Regards


Paul Collins

Stadium & Customer Service Supervisor
Reading Football Club
Tel: 0118 968 1211

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From: memberservices [mailto:memberservices@readingfc.co.uk]
Sent: 26 April 2012 11:03
To: Zammo
Subject: RE: Member Number - xxxxxxxx

Thank you for your email.

As of yet no details for New Season Tickets for next season have been finalised.

We would advise you to stay in contact with our website http://www.readingfc.co.uk

Kind Regards

Member Services
Reading Football Club
Tel: 0844 249 1871

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From: Zammo
Sent: 24 April 2012 16:30
To: memberservices
Subject: RE: Member Number - xxxxxxx

Thank you for your reply. The following still appears on the website:

New season ticket applicants, on sale now until Friday 27th April:
East, north and lower west stands: Adults £395, 17-21s £250, 65 & overs £250, 16 & under £99.
Upper west stand: Adults £445, 17-21s £280, 65 & overs £280, 16 & under £99.

Can you confirm if new season ticket sales will be available at the same prices as quoted above when they return on sale ?
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From: memberservices [mailto:memberservices@readingfc.co.uk]
Sent: 24 April 2012 16:20
To: Zammo
Subject: RE: Member Number - xxxxxxxx

The date of the 27th of April is for current season ticket holders to renew their seats. New season ticket sales has been suspended at the moment. But will go back on sale shortly.
Kind Regards

Member Services
Reading Football Club
Tel: 0844 249 1871

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From: Zammo
Sent: 24 April 2012 12:17
To: memberservices
Subject: Member Number - xxxxxxx

Hello,

I had planned to purchase a season ticket for 2012/13 by April 27, the deadline stated on the website. I see now that the offer has now been withdrawn for new season ticket holders. Firstly, would it be possible to let me know why this is the case, and also, do you make special allowances for former long standing season tickets holders with plenty of Royalty Points ? (well, if you don't ask )

Many thanks,

Zammo

[bobby1413]

Do you think that there will be season tickets available in Y25 or Y26 for new purchasers?

[Friday's Legacy]

Do you think that there will be season tickets available in Y25 or Y26 for new purchasers?

I think you'll be lucky but definitely worth asking when you apply. When we bought ours a few months ago there wasn't much to choose from in Y25/Y26, but then we did want three seats together. Movers week might also make a couple of seats available, but I would imagine unlikely.

[bobby1413]

Oh bloody hell.

My friend sits in Y25 and is moving but I'm concerned that in the week I wait it will be sold - due to not having enough points

[Friday's Legacy]

Oh bloody hell.

My friend sits in Y25 and is moving but I'm concerned that in the week I wait it will be sold - due to not having enough points

Why can't your friend and you not share the phone call, for the want of a better term? He can move his seat and you then take it?

[Jackson Corner]

The 27th deadline will have been set weeks before it was obvious what an amazing run we were on. The club probably thought at the time that there was a reasonable chance of the play offs, so renewing by the 27th would still be a gamble. The club will have subsequently realised that if they stood by their original 27th deadline that promotion would very likely be in the bag by then so the 'gamble' element would have disappeared and with it the need to entice us to take a punt with a lower price.

A big thumbs up to those prepared to buy when promotion was still not assured and a big thumbs down to those who only thought of renewing once promotion was guaranteed.

For me it was a no brainer even though paying £350 just after Xmas was hard, but at least this time the loyal Royals long term season ticket holders have been rewarded.

[bobby1413]

Oh bloody hell.

My friend sits in Y25 and is moving but I'm concerned that in the week I wait it will be sold - due to not having enough points

Why can't your friend and you not share the phone call, for the want of a better term? He can move his seat and you then take it?

Problem with that is I only have 680 points and if he waits till I can buy his seat will already be on general sale won't it?

[Hoop Blah]

The 27th deadline will have been set weeks before it was obvious what an amazing run we were on. The club probably thought at the time that there was a reasonable chance of the play offs, so renewing by the 27th would still be a gamble. The club will have subsequently realised that if they stood by their original 27th deadline that promotion would very likely be in the bag by then so the 'gamble' element would have disappeared and with it the need to entice us to take a punt with a lower price.

A big thumbs up to those prepared to buy when promotion was still not assured and a big thumbs down to those who only thought of renewing once promotion was guaranteed.

For me it was a no brainer even though paying £350 just after Xmas was hard, but at least this time the loyal Royals long term season ticket holders have been rewarded.

Long term? You only had to have had one for one season...

I think it's a little off of the club to have made an offer, and a significant song and dance about it at the time, and then pulled the offer when they realised it was going to cost them serious revenue. In terms of it being a gamble, it's akin to the bookies taking your money but not wanting to pay out if you win.

[SLAMMED]

A big thumbs up to those prepared to buy when promotion was still not assured and a big thumbs down to those who only thought of renewing once promotion was guaranteed.

17th person to renew my season ticket according to the TO.

That was on the 17th February, and we were 6th on the table

[AthleticoSpizz]

17th renewal on the 17th day of the 2nd month whilst we were 6th

thats so spooky

[SLAMMED]

Crazy shit.

[robbieroyal]

Anyone, How does Movers day/week work?

Do people put out there they are interested in moving or is it only for what is currently available?

[moo]

So I have my ticket already. My brother wishes to sit with me and has just short of 750 points and the old man has 1300. Can they book their tickets, then move their seats afterwards?

[ReadingJim]

Out of interest, do the club allow people to permanently switch seats during the season if they can find someone else who wants to swap with them?

Cheers

Jamie

[weybridgewanderer]

if your seats are in the same stand, just come to an informal arrangement that you will sit in each others seats.

[ayjaydee]

if your seats are in the same stand, just come to an informal arrangement that you will sit in each others seats.

The only problem with an informal arragement is - it is an informal arrangement. I know to my cost having bought a season ticket (via Hobnob classifieds). When I tried to make contact to get some agreement that it was OK for me to renew it didn't happen and it cost me £40. I had to pay the new s/t price of £395 for a seat elsewhere.

[Royal Lady]

Out of interest, do the club allow people to permanently switch seats during the season if they can find someone else who wants to swap with them?

Cheers

Jamie

Hi - may I call you Jay?